Burke's Law

3 Seasons 1963 - 1966 NR 50m 7.4

The millionaire captain of the LAPD homicide division is driven to the crime scenes in his 1962 Rolls-Royce by his loyal chauffeur.

Amos Burke was a Los Angeles chief of detectives who was also a millionaire with a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce, a mansion, and a high-wheeling lifestyle. This series was noted for its glamorous, sophisticatedy settings, unusual twists on formula homicide plots, and big-name guest stars. After a couple of seasons, its format was radically revamped. Burke left the police force and became an agent for US intelligence, and, the show's name changed; Amos Burke; Secret Agent. Burke's adventures were briefly revived in 1994, under the original title.

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Episodes:

Episode 2 Who Killed Mr.X?

2. Who Killed Mr.X?

Aired: Sep 27, 1963

A body turns up at a merry-go-round. There are no identifying papers on the b...

Episode 8 Who Killed Billy Jo?

8. Who Killed Billy Jo?

Aired: Nov 8, 1963

A recording star is murdered. Was the killer his agent, his sister, his music...

Episode 19 Who Killed April?

19. Who Killed April?

Aired: Jan 31, 1964

Carhop waitress April Adams is found murdered in an automobile scrapyard. The...

Episode 26 Who Killed Molly?

26. Who Killed Molly?

Aired: Mar 27, 1964

Housewife Molly Baker, a brunette, is found dead in her shower, the apparent ...

Episode 27 Who Killed WHO IV?

27. Who Killed WHO IV?

Aired: Apr 3, 1964

Socialite equestrian William Henry Otis IV, nicknamed WHO IV ("WHO Four"), is...

Episode 29 Who Killed My Girl?

29. Who Killed My Girl?

Aired: Apr 17, 1964

Using a .38 revolver with a silencer, an assailant murders heiress Diana Merc...


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Info about Burke's Law

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Genres: Drama, Adventure, Crime, Action